Correctional Industries Production Coord

Advertisement Closes 5/7/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-02008 Correctional Industries Production Coord Pay Grade 13 Salary $41,903.76 Annually Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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FULL TIME

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ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY

| 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 266 Water Street Eddyville, KY 42038 USA Description Kentucky Correctional Industries was established in 1954 and have since provided goods and services for the private industry as well as the citizens of Kentucky. Currently, Correctional Industries is comprised of 15 separate types of industry, maintained in 8 correctional facilities across the state. Correctional Industries employs more than 700 inmates teaching job skills to reduce recidivism and to make these individuals more productive members of society. The Department of Corrections Division of Correctional Industries is seeking a Production Coordinator. If you are seeking new opportunities and want to join an exciting team, we may have the spot for you! Correctional Industries Production Coordinators located at Kentucky State Penitentiary are responsible for the supervision of manufacturing operations within the institution. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supervision of furniture plant. Schedule and run the floor line. Oversee quality control. Manage the safety and security of the work area. Troubleshoot complaints about damages or malfunctions. Complete repairs. Organize and track tools.

A successful candidate would have:

Strong communication skills. Organizational skills. Leadership skills. Ability to pay close attention to detail, think creatively, work as a team, make good decisions and work well under pressure. Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS

Must have two years of specific trade(s) experience in welding, metalworking, woodworking, sewing machine operating, sign making, graphic arts, offset, photolithographic or screen process printing, wood furniture making, paneling, clothing manufacturing, furniture upholstering, furniture refinishing, mattress manufacturing, soap manufacturing, metal fabricating, embroidery, two-way radio repair, or data entry work. One year of the required experience must include the supervision of employees in any field. Substitute

EDUCATION

for

EXPERIENCE

Additional education in one of the above fields will substitute for one year of the specific trades experience on a year-for-year basis. Substitute

EXPERIENCE

for

EDUCATION

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

(AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE Working Conditions Work is typically performed in a shop setting within a correction facility. Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with inmates. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in

KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jessica Smith at Jessica.

Smith@ky.gov. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Correctional Industries Production Coord 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 266 Water Street, Eddyville, KY 42038 $41,903.76 a year - Full-time Commonwealth of Kentucky 715 reviews $41,903.76 a year - Full-time Advertisement Closes 5/7/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-02008 Correctional Industries Production Coord Pay Grade 13 Salary $41,903.76 Annually Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

|

FULL TIME

|

ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY

| 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 266 Water Street Eddyville, KY 42038 USA Description Kentucky Correctional Industries was established in 1954 and have since provided goods and services for the private industry as well as the citizens of Kentucky. Currently, Correctional Industries is comprised of 15 separate types of industry, maintained in 8 correctional facilities across the state. Correctional Industries employs more than 700 inmates teaching job skills to reduce recidivism and to make these individuals more productive members of society. The Department of Corrections Division of Correctional Industries is seeking a Production Coordinator. If you are seeking new opportunities and want to join an exciting team, we may have the spot for you! Correctional Industries Production Coordinators located at Kentucky State Penitentiary are responsible for the supervision of manufacturing operations within the institution. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supervision of furniture plant. Schedule and run the floor line. Oversee quality control. Manage the safety and security of the work area. Troubleshoot complaints about damages or malfunctions. Complete repairs. Organize and track tools.

A successful candidate would have:

Strong communication skills. Organizational skills. Leadership skills. Ability to pay close attention to detail, think creatively, work as a team, make good decisions and work well under pressure. Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS

Must have two years of specific trade(s) experience in welding, metalworking, woodworking, sewing machine operating, sign making, graphic arts, offset, photolithographic or screen process printing, wood furniture making, paneling, clothing manufacturing, furniture upholstering, furniture refinishing, mattress manufacturing, soap manufacturing, metal fabricating, embroidery, two-way radio repair, or data entry work. One year of the required experience must include the supervision of employees in any field. Substitute

EDUCATION

for

EXPERIENCE

Additional education in one of the above fields will substitute for one year of the specific trades experience on a year-for-year basis. Substitute

EXPERIENCE

for

EDUCATION

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

(AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE Working Conditions Work is typically performed in a shop setting within a correction facility. Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with inmates. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in

KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jessica Smith at Jessica.

Smith@ky.gov. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D